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EX53 DFD

2003 Citroen C3 · Diesel · 1398cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1398cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2003 Citroen C3 Diesel 1398cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 122,850 miles on the clock, averaging 4,909 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EX53 DFD

MOT Status
Due date passed
122,850
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
78%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 4 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
4,909

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading122,850 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,066
Average per year4,909
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EX53 DFD 58k74k90k107k123k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage122,850 miles
Since last MOT+6,066 miles
PASS
Mileage116,784 miles
Since last MOT+5,654 miles
PASS
Mileage111,130 miles
Since last MOT+7,494 miles
PASS
Mileage103,636 miles
Since last MOT+5,063 miles
PASS
Mileage98,573 miles
Since last MOT+5,318 miles
PASS
Mileage93,255 miles
Since last MOT+897 miles
PASS
Mileage92,358 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,358 miles
Since last MOT+1,598 miles
PASS
Mileage90,760 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,755 miles
Since last MOT+3,137 miles
PASS
Mileage87,618 miles
Since last MOT+2,595 miles
PASS
Mileage85,023 miles
Since last MOT+40 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,983 miles
Since last MOT+2,235 miles
PASS
Mileage82,748 miles
Since last MOT+4,120 miles
PASS
Mileage78,628 miles
Since last MOT+7,195 miles
PASS
Mileage71,433 miles
Since last MOT+6,352 miles
PASS
Mileage65,081 miles
Since last MOT+7,437 miles
PASS
Mileage57,644 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 DFD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1398cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEX — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EX53 DFD

What car is EX53 DFD?

EX53 DFD is an black Citroen C3, diesel (1398cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EX53 DFD?

The last recorded mileage for EX53 DFD was 122,850 miles, recorded on 12 Feb 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX53 DFD passed its MOT?

EX53 DFD has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 12 Feb 2020.

Is EX53 DFD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX53 DFD is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is EX53 DFD?

EX53 DFD is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.